Synonyms of compadre

compadre

noun

kəm-ˈpä-drā 

as in friend

a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

they're longtime compadres who have been through a lot together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friend
• buddy
• pal
• confidant
• colleague
• chum
• comrade
• confidante
• amigo
• sister
• familiar
• crony
• intimate
• brother
• partner
• musketeer
• alter ego
• acquaintance
• mate
• companion
• fellow
• collaborator
• ally
• peer
• accomplice
• hearty
• associate
• cohort
• benefactor
• supporter
• blood brother
• sympathizer
• pen pal
• abettor
• sport
• friendly
• hobnobber
• confederate
• main man
• well-wisher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemy
• foe
• competitor
• adversary
• opponent
• antagonist
• rival
• nemesis
• archenemy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compadre

In 2018, one of his musical compadres — musician, producer, and studio owner Richard Swift — died of complications from hepatitis as a result of his own excesses, just as the two were about to start a Rateliff solo album. — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2025

One of their compadres (Ron Palais) is spiraling toward suicide after erroneously sending a pornographic selfie to his boss; the race is on to hack or snag the receiving smartphone before daybreak. — J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025

Think of us as your compadres on this journey to making the film. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025

In this crowd, Harris was more of a distant political figure than a hometown compadre. — Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024

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